Chris Balyeat
Dickinson
Summary
Dedicated and Detail-Oriented Fiber Optic Specialist with over 10 years’ experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber networks. Eager to apply my technical skills and problem-solving abilities by delivering high-quality connectivity solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Optic Specialist
Americom Telecommunications
Houston, Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Install, route, and secure fiber optic cabling in commercial and industrial environments
- Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, and connector installation
- Test fiber optic systems using OTDRs, power meters, and fusion splicers
- Troubleshoot and repair damaged or faulty fiber optic cables
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
- Install cable pathways including conduit, cable tray, innerduct, and ladder rack
- Label, document, and maintain accurate records of cable installations and test results
- Ensure installations comply with industry standards and safety regulations
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and field technicians to complete projects on schedule
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials required for fiber optic installation
- Strong copper and fiber optic installations and terminations of various types, such as OPGW / OSP / ISP
- Proficient with Fluke and OTDR testing setups and troubleshooting.
- Led project planning and execution for network cabling installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
On-Site Project Manager/Fiber Technician
Network Cabling Services
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - 11.2023
- Manage daily operational tasks, strong attention to detail, organizational and follow up skills
- Responsible for successfully managing and delegating tasks to an assigned team
- Experience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications and construction take-offs-Commercial / Industrial
- Adhering to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the Company, BICSI and OSHA
- Solid communication skills when dealing with upper management or clients
- Strong copper and fiber optic installations and terminations of various types, such as OPGW / OSP / ISP along with splicing and splice on connectors.
- Proficient with Fluke and OTDR testing setups and troubleshooting.
- Led project planning and execution for network cabling installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Hewlett Packard
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Successfully lead a cross-functional team on lean manufacturing initiatives to improve process efficiency, safety and cost. Demonstrates project engagement through achievement of results in a metrics driven operation. Lead by example by driving accountability to standard work, engage the value stream at Gemba and facilitate Kaizen events.
- Responsible for manufacturing multiple product lines, ensuring that performance (inventory, cost, etc.) meets regional business requirements.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by next level management
- Evaluated processes to ensure high optimization that increased throughput utilizing Lean Methodologies
- Manages a team of exempt and non-exempt individual contributors; leads and coordinates daily activities.
On-Site Project Manager
Network Cabling Services
Houston, Texas
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Evaluate subcontractor performance with compliance to specifications, and provide recommendations for process or task improvement
- Train employees, plan, assign and direct their work, appraisal performance, address complaints, and resolve problems
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Education
Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, Texas05-1995
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Timeline
Fiber Optic Specialist
Americom Telecommunications
11.2023 - Current
On-Site Project Manager/Fiber Technician
Network Cabling Services
01.2013 - 11.2023
Manufacturing Supervisor
Hewlett Packard
01.2011 - 01.2013
On-Site Project Manager
Network Cabling Services
01.2006 - 01.2011
Diploma -
Deer Park High School